Author: Sunil Bhatt

Sunil is a smartwatch expert and fitness tech blogger with real-world experience using Amazfit and other wearables daily. As a long-time runner and early smartwatch adopter, he combines hands-on testing with clear, beginner-friendly writing. He founded Smartwatch Sphere to help everyday users get the most out of their wearable tech—without the confusion.

Zepp Health (the company behind Amazfit smartwatches) just bought the core assets of Wild.AI, a women-focused fitness and wellness platform. And if you’re a woman who trains, competes, or simply tries to stay active without burning out, this move could change the game for you. Here’s the breakdown of what’s happening, why it matters, and what it means for the future of wearable tech. How to Use Wild.AI on Amazfit Active: Step-by-Step Guide If you own an Amazfit Active smartwatch, you already have a powerful women’s health tool on your wrist—Wild.AI. This app is made to help women train, recover,…

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If you follow trail running, you know the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) isn’t just any race. It’s the race—the kind that pushes even the best runners to their limits. Now imagine running nearly 10,000 meters uphill, through freezing nights and rocky trails, battling unpredictable weather. Sounds insane, right? Well, Ruth Croft didn’t just survive it—she crushed it. This year, Amazfit Ambassador Ruth finished UTMB in 22 hours, 56 minutes, and 23 seconds. That’s not all—she became the first woman to win OCC, CCC, and UTMB. Talk about making history. The Race That Tests You UTMB isn’t about running fast in…

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Zepp Health has released firmware version 3.2.8.3 for the Amazfit Helio Strap, featuring several notable upgrades. The highlight is a new recovery heart rate metric, alongside a handy way to restart your device from the Zepp App remotely, plus a fix for improved calorie tracking accuracy. What’s New in Firmware 3.2.8.3 The most significant addition is Recovery Heart Rate. After your workouts, the Helio Strap now shows how quickly your heart rate returns to normal. This is a solid fitness indicator that many pro athletes use, and it’s something competitors like Garmin and Polar have offered for years. To see…

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Zepp Health has quietly rolled out a new feature for its iOS app — route planning and syncing for Amazfit watches. With the latest version 9.12.1 of the Zepp Health app, you can now create custom running, cycling, or hiking routes and send them straight to your wrist. Key Takeaways: Amazfit Route Planning in Zepp Health App 🔥 Don’t Miss This::- Top 9 Amazfit Smartwatches of 2025: Honest Reviews & Real-Life Comparisons How it Works You’ll find the new “Create Route” button in the workout section of the app. From there, you can tap along roads or trails on an…

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Let’s be honest — if you love adventure, hiking, or just smashing your goals without worrying about breaking your watch, Amazfit’s T-Rex line has probably been on your radar. These things are built like tanks, made for the outdoors, and somehow still look pretty cool on your wrist. But lately, there’s been some noise online about a possible “T-Rex 3 Ultra” smartwatch. Is it real? Is it just wishful thinking? Should you hold off on buying a T-Rex 3 or Ultra right now? Let’s unpack everything — without the tech jargon. Is a New Amazfit T-Rex 3 Ultra Coming Soon?…

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If you’ve ever looked at your Amazfit watch and thought, “steps alone don’t tell the full story,” you’re going to love what’s coming next. A recent deep dive into the Zepp app (version 9.11.1) shows that Amazfit is about to roll out some fresh new sport modes: Nordic walking, rucking, and mountain hiking. And here’s the kicker—the app is also quietly preparing support for a brand-new watch, the Amazfit Balance 2 XT. This feels like a big step forward for anyone who takes outdoor fitness seriously. Nordic Walking: Finally Getting Its Own Mode I’ll be honest—Nordic walking doesn’t always get…

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Have you ever found yourself wishing your Amazfit smartwatch had a proper rucking mode? If you’ve been logging those backpack-weighted walks under “hiking” or “walking” and realizing the data just doesn’t tell the full story, you’re not alone. Rucking has been growing fast in the fitness world, and Amazfit users have been asking for this feature for years. Well, it looks like Amazfit is finally listening. Hidden inside the latest Zepp app update (v9.10.3), there’s clear evidence that a dedicated Rucking workout mode is in the works. And here’s the really exciting part—it’s not just a renamed version of walking.…

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Amazfit has started rolling out a fresh firmware update for its Balance 2 smartwatch. The new version, 3.16.6.1, isn’t a feature-packed release but focuses on improving the overall experience — especially for users who also train with the Helio Strap fitness tracker. The update arrives about a month after version 3.15, which introduced the Ultramarathon workout mode. Here’s my honest, hands-on take after a few hours of playing with it. Key Highlights of Amazfit Balance 2 Update 3.16.6.1 First Impressions: Helio Strap Works Better The first thing I noticed after updating was how much smoother my Helio Strap works with…

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Amazfit isn’t sitting in a lab guessing what athletes want—they’re out on the trails with them. Their newest move proves it: partnering with two incredible runners, Ruth Croft from New Zealand and Rosa Lara Feliu from Spain, to help shape their next wave of sports watches. And this isn’t one of those “slap a logo on a shirt” deals. Ruth and Rosa are giving real feedback, testing gear in brutal race conditions, and helping Amazfit fine-tune features so the watches perform where it counts—on race day. Ruth Croft: The Veteran Who Knows What Works Ruth is a trail running legend.…

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If you’ve been using the new Amazfit Helio Strap, you probably saw it — that little notification telling you a new firmware update is here. Version 3.1.8.2 just landed, and it’s not just another “bug fix” update. For me, it’s a sign that Zepp Health is listening to early users and making quick changes based on real feedback. And honestly? That’s exactly what a product like this needs. Key Highlights of Helio Strap Firmware 3.1.8.2 Heart Rate Tracking That Doesn’t Quit Before this update, high-intensity workouts could mess up your heart rate data. You’d look back at your graph and…

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